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Through the Bible: John 1:1

Posted on 04/23/2017 by Paul Pavao

As pointed out a few days ago, this “through the Bible” session is going to begin with Tatian’s Diatessaron, a harmony of the four Gospels put together around the year 160. This will let us go through all the Gospels … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Tatian’s Diatessaron

Posted on 04/22/2017 by Paul Pavao

Today I am working from the introduction page to Tatian’s Diatessaron. As I said yesterday, it is a harmony of the Gospels written around the year 160. If you follow the link, Point 20 talks about the translation of the … Continue reading →

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Decoding Nicea Interview!

Posted on 08/06/2016 by Paul Pavao

I am excited to announce that I am going to be interviewed on the Seminary Dropout podcast. Shane Blackshear has interviewed such notable Christians an N.T. Wright and Max Lucado. I will be interviewed this Wednesday, August 10. You don’t … Continue reading →

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Encouragement from the Septuagint

Posted on 06/20/2016 by Paul Pavao

What does the Lord seek from you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to be ready to walk with the Lord your God. Continue reading →

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Straight Outta the Tomb

Posted on 08/20/2015 by Paul Pavao

Originally posted on Dead Heroes Don't Save:
My point is … a first-century Jew, faced with the crucifixion of a would-be messiah, or even of a prophet who had led a significant following, would not normally conclude that this…

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Some Beginning Articles on the Church

Posted on 06/04/2015 by Paul Pavao

For some reason, I ended up on the subject of church life on my new site. It took a while to pull all three of these posts together, even though one was once previously written on this blog. That article, … Continue reading →

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Ancient-Faith Blog moved to PaulFPavao.com

Posted on 04/13/2015 by Paul Pavao

I made a new web site at http://www.paulfpavao.com to replace my blog. I got frustrated with writing blog posts that just slipped away into the past so that I couldn’t even find them. So all my new “blog posts” will … Continue reading →

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Romans 5:17-18: The Gift of Righteousness

Posted on 01/11/2015 by Paul Pavao

I have been having a great discussion about the definition of “grace” in the Bible. In the midst of it I ran across Romans 5:17-18 and was really touched by it. I am pretty sure I have read those two … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Posts of 2014

Posted on 12/28/2014 by Paul Pavao

Originally posted on Not For Itching Ears:
? That’s right, my friends.  The following post contains our own version of the Top 10 list:  The top 10 posts written at Not For Itching Ears this year.  We want to thank all of you…

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Questioning Our Protestant Tradition of Sola Scriptura

Posted on 12/22/2014 by Paul Pavao

Originally posted on Not For Itching Ears:
Nothing but Scripture? It is becoming apparent to me that no church, no theologian, no follower of Christ actually lives out their faith based on the idea of Sola Scriptura. Sola scriptura as a principal states…

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